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Discover the diversity, the culture and heritage, the history, the character and beauty of the Mearns.

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Festive Fun

The Mearns celebrates the holidays with style. Whether you are looking to splurge on a unique experience or indulge in decadent treats, we have something to suit everyone’s festive wish list. Come celebrate the holidays with us and find the perfect thing to make this year special!

Let's Celebrate!

Dramatic

The Mearns coastline is one of the most dramatic you will find in Scotland. With almost 30 miles of impressive cliffs, deep inlets, castles, caves and thrusting skerries, dotted with tiny fishing havens often hidden under frowning precipices.

Historic

The Mearns has a stirring history and is noted for its fine castles and ancient estates. There are many prehistoric sites, early burial cairns, standing stones and stone circles and many Roman remains as yet totally unexploited – all waiting for you to discover.

Community

The Mearns boasts a vibrant and creative community with a wealth of festivals and exhibitions supported by a sizeable creative community of local artists, crafters and musicians.

Dramatic

The Mearns coastline is one of the most dramatic you will find in Scotland. With almost 30 miles of impressive cliffs, deep inlets, castles, caves and thrusting skerries, dotted with tiny fishing havens often hidden under frowning precipices.

Historic

The Mearns has a stirring history and is noted for its fine castles and ancient estates. There are many prehistoric sites, early burial cairns, standing stones and stone circles and many Roman remains as yet totally unexploited – all waiting for you to discover.

Community

The Mearns boasts a vibrant and creative community with a wealth of festivals and exhibitions supported by a sizeable creative community of local artists, crafters and musicians.

Great Mearns Stories

Kinneff Old Church

Kinneff Old Church

An unsung hero in Scottish history…

Johnshaven

Johnshaven

A great place to visit for a day out or holiday.

The Mearns

The Mearns

The area is also known as Kincardineshire.

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What's On

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